Insanity: Day 17 – Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs
Just once I'd like to get through the first five minutes of the core portion of Pure Cardio without having to stop. I know I'll get there but I'm so frustrated with myself for not being able to keep up. About two minutes into the routine I'm gassed and gulping for air like a fish out of water.
Still, I am getting way more comfortable with the warm up as I was not only able to finish it without stopping this morning but also able to push a little harder through it as I did it. And I noticed that I am also recovering much faster now, coming down quickly from the elevated heart rate I have at the end of warm ups to an almost normal state at the end of the stretch. Which is generally proving to be a boon to me for when the routine starts. Except when that routine is Pure Cardio.
Now if you are considering Insanity, please don't let me scare you away with the Pure Cardio routine. Yes, it is ridiculously difficult. But that is primarily because I am ridiculously out of shape. I'm pretty sure that when I am in shape enough to be able to push through the exercise that it will not be nearly as close-to-death an experience as it is for me now.
And while we're on the subject of close-to-death, throwing in Cardio Abs after Pure Cardio is, in my opinion, evil. Dude, it is so freaking hard to maintain a C-sit position for that long after running your face off for 20 something minutes just a short while before doing it. Of course, it is an added cardio routine, which makes it good for you. And it does build your abs, which also makes it good for you. BUT IT FREAKING HURTS! Ok, enough whining.
Now that I'm thoroughly exhausted today from this morning's workout, I have to say that I'd rather be tired from exercising than from not sleeping. Or being fat. Or just being tired. I like that I have a reason for my muscles being tired and sore. And I also have extraordinary motivation to continue to watch my diet, which I am going to write about soon, since I have been talking about nothing but exercise and have not once mentioned another very core aspect to weight loss... the diet.
Until later, dig deeper. You have it in you to be excellent. Find that excellence then unleash it on the world.
March 31st, 2010 - 12:10
Sounds like you are doing much better than you think you are. I have the same problem with the breathing. You may want to check and see if you have exercise induced asthma. I have been starting slowly since I had been sick, but I am ready to get back on the horse so to speak…lol. So keep pushing your self and maby one day we will go running around the beach!
March 31st, 2010 - 12:14
I think the gasping for air bit is because I’m pushing myself beyond my normal limits. I remember doing that in wrestling in high school. It’s all good. I get my breathing under control within a few seconds.
And that’s awesome that you’re ready to step into it again. Get on it! I’m right there with you.
March 31st, 2010 - 19:23
Please start posting about how you are eating. My wife I are hopefully starting on Monday if her shoes ge here. I read your blog Daily
March 31st, 2010 - 21:32
That’s not a bad idea. I think I can manage that.
April 14th, 2010 - 06:38
Your header is a bit wonky in Opera, mate.
April 14th, 2010 - 11:37
It sure is. I hadn’t noticed that. Thanks for the heads up.